DJ MassTransit's 1-hour, all-vinyl mix taking you on a musical journey from Jazz, Brazilian & African-influenced grooves, to Soul, Funk, Disco & Boogie. The mix features several producers from Chicago including Altered Tapes, Tim Zawada, Kool Hersh, Dave Maze, Erica Kane, Tone B. Nimble, Darryn Jones and DJ Rahaan. As featured on QC Radio Worldwide FM and Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM Chicago. Email djmasstransit@gmail.com for tracklist.

Soul Trotter

A collection of soulful, funky, bass heavy disco mixed by DJ MassTransit. Perfect for the house, car or dance floor for soul music lovers.

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

Live set from DJ's MassTransit & Jesse De La Pena from 10/2/15 at Flashback Friday's at Subterranean in Chicago's Wicker Park. We will do it again w/ DJ Spinello on Black Friday 11/27/15.

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DJ's MassTransit & John Simmons live at Leo's Music Room, Oakland, CA for Suzannah's Birthday Celebration, Saturday 1/23/16.

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Intro 
1. Curtis Mayfield - We the People Who are Darker than Blue 
Syl Johnson - Is it Because I'm Black 
Jerry Butler - Just Because I Really Love You 
Staples Singers - Let's Do It Again 
Minnie Riperton - Baby This Love I Have 
Quincy Jones - Summer in the city 
Lowrell - Mellow Mellow (Right On)

2. Jesse Anderson - Mighty Mighty 
3. Donnie Hathaway - One of These Days (remix) 
4. The Pharaohs - The Pharaohs Love Y'all 
5. Muddy Waters - I just want to make love to you 
6. Fugi - Mary, Don't Take Me on no Bad Trip 
7. Syl Johnson - Don't give it away 
8. Renaldo Domino - Let me come within 
9. Piece of Peace - Pass it On Part 1 
10. Boscoe - He keeps you 
11. Rufus & Chaka Khan - You've Got the Love 
12. Minnie Riperton - Adventures in Paradise 
13. Leroy Hutson - Lucky Fellow 
14. Windy City - Windy City Blues 
15. Martin L. Dumas Jr. - Attitude, Belief & Determination 
16. The Chi-lites - Stoned Out of My Mind 
17. Maze - Southern Girl 
18. Lowrell - You're Playing Dirty 
19, Harrison & the Majestic Kind - Can You Find Me a Love? 
20. Willie Henderson & the Soul Explosion - The Dance Master 
21. Baby Huey - Listen to Me 
22. Earth Wind & Fire - C'mon Children 
23. Herbie Hancock -Hang up Your Hang ups 
24. Gene Chandler - In my Body's House 
25. Rasputin's Stash - Hit it... 
26. Eddie Harris - Get On Down 
27. Curtis Mayfield - Get Down 
28. Chaka Khan - Clouds (disco version) 
29. Roy Ayers Chicago (edit) 
30. Donnie Hathaway - The Ghetto 
31. Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson - The Bottle 
32. The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear 
33. Sal Soul Orchestra - Love Break (Chicago Bus Stop) remix 
34. Chicago - Street Player (edit) 
35. South Shore Commission - Free Man 
36. Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up

Spirit of The CHI MP3

1) The Sly, Slick & the Wicked - The Lost Generation
Sampled on "It Was Written Intro" by Nas feat. AZ
2) Respect - Rotary Connection
Sampled on "A Name I Call Myself" by Souls of Mischief
3) Is There Any Love - Trevor Dandy
Featured on Numero's "Good God: A Gospel Funk Hymnal"
4) You're So Good To Me - Curtis Mayfield
Sampled on "Be Happy" Mary J. Blige
5) Julia - Ramsey Lewis Trio
Sampled on "50 Years" by All Natural
6) Honey You Are My Sunshine - Tyrone Davis
7) The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron
    Sampled on "Take a Look Around" by Masta Ace
8) God Will Dry My Weeping Eyes - Horace Family
Featured on Numero's "Good God: A Gospel Funk Hymnal"
9) One More Time Around - The Majestic Arrows
Featured on Numero's "Eccentric Soul: The Bandit Label"
10) Love The Feeling - Leroy Hutson
Sampled on "Chillin" by Chill Rob G 
11) We're A Winner - Curtis Mayfield
Sampled on "Limitations" by Souls of Mischief and "I Hear Music" by Biz Markie
12) Down In Storyville - Rahmlee
13) Loose Booty - Willie Henderson
Sampled on "Professor Booty" by Beastie Boys
14) Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) - The Chi-lites
Sampled on "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce and "#1 With A Bullet" by Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo feat. Big Daddy Kane
15) Shaft In Africa - Johnny Pate
Sampled on "Show Me What You Got" by Jay Z and "Lesson 4" by DJ Shadow
16) Moment of Truth - Earth, Wind & Fire 
Sampled on "Good News Comin" by The Jungle Brothers and "Murdergram" by LL Cool J
17) Black Enuff - The Pharoahs
18) This Party Is Just For You - Special Touch
19) Ready Or Not (DJ Vas Rework) - Herbie Hancock
20) Dance - Norman James
Thank you DJ Kool Hersh for the track!
21) When You're #1 - Gene Chandler
22) Get Down (DJ Spinello Edit) - Gene Chandler
23) Girl You're Too Cool - Magnum Force
    Featured on Numero's "Ultra-High Frequencies The Chicago Party"
24) Jewel's Groove - Jewel
25) You Don't Care - Wreckin Crew
26) Don't Touch It - Maxx Traxx
27) Found The Groove - Wreckin Crew
28) Go Get The Money (DJ Vas Rework) - The Dells
29) Get On Down (Alkalino Edit)- The Dells
30) You & Me - Starvue
31) Pull Up - Universal Togetherness Band
32) Ain't Gonna Cry - Universal Togetherness Band
Special acknowledgement to the "King of Dusties" Herb Kent "The Cool Gent" a Chicago broadcasting legend and huge inspiration. Sunday afternoons will never be the same without the "Battle of the Best".

SPIRIT OF THE CHI 3

Disco, Boogie, and Modern Funk mixed by DJ MassTransit. Special thanks to Kon, Star Creature and all of the musicians that brought this timeless music to life.

Motor Boogie

DJ MassTransit records the set he put together from deejaying at Danny's Bar in Chicago last July. An extra funky, soulful mix for the dancers at Danny's. Email djmasstransit@gmail.com for track list and please consider making a donation to support the staff at Danny's during the shelter and place. Danny's is a legendary place for dancing and I want to show appreciation for their staff. Hope you enjoy! https://www.gofundme.com/f/danny039s-tavern-staff-support     https://dannysbar.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ACVUVLTsCkp__0UmKw-ji2uEgLfJocVAXpm1ZSKvO1rYzMC9P-AEzNTE

Danny's Dance

A Soulful, All-vinyl mix by DJ MassTransit from Chicago featuring Soul, Funk, Disco, and Breaks.

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Part 1

DJ MassTransit (aka. Chris Nergaard) grew-up on the Northside of Chicago and has been a fixture on the Chicago night life scene since the late 1990’s. With two CPS Music Teachers as parents his musically-focused family helped expose him to many styles of music in a very diverse environment.

During his formative years MassT studied Sociology and Afro-American Studies (with a Senior Thesis on African-American music) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which eventually led him to obtaining a Masters degree in Social Work at UIC. It was through these experiences that DJ MassTransit developed a deep understanding of music’s power mobilizing social change and bringing people together by creating energy on the dance floor. His craftiness, unbridled passion and sharp eye for detail evolved into a unique flexibility mixing with emotion and connecting with diverse audiences worldwide.

MassTransit DJ’s a wide variety of music in all of its forms—from Motown and classic 70’s soul and funk to deep disco, boogie, house, old school hip-hop and beyond. As co-founder of RefriedBeats, a 5 1/2-year Saturday night residency at Ten56 w/ live freestyle sessions from some of Chicago best party MC’s, MassTransit has long established his voice in the local music scene. MassTransit has also held long-time DJ residencies throughout Chicago including Fox Bar in Soho House Chicago, Ace Bounce, The Darkroom, Subterranean, Cole’s Bar, Tonic Room, Lava Lounge, Bungalow Lounge, InnJoy, Jerry’s Music Room, The Morseland, and Murasaki Sake Lounge and has had the opportunity to deejay hundreds of weddings and special events all over the world.

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